Hunter’s shot sparks massive explosion at New Jersey fireworks plant
Pearl River dispatch says hunter Frank Perkins Jr. fired at a crow near the Hackensack river plant and struck a Barnabas Fireworks frame building. The blast leveled six buildings, shattered nearby areas, but no injuries were reported as responders contained the fire. Perkins fled into the river, later saying his shot hit the structure. The incident also notes Franklin’s bicentennial lens claim.
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Pearl River
N. Y
New York
New Jersey
Hackensack River
Perkins
Barnabas Fireworks Company
Barnabas
Second Grade Pupils Take First Train Ride
Brentwood school second graders rode a train from High Point to Greensboro as guests of a parent with Miss Mildred Chappell in charge. The outing grew from a social studies unit to instill awareness of the neighborhood expanding into a community. Many parents accompanied departure and return.
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Brentwood School
High Point
Greensboro
Wayne Snider
Fred Snider
Enterprise
Lacy Figh
Mildred ‘Chappell
Mmake
Scout Session At Sheraton In High Point
The fourth in a six part hotel series was held last night at 8.00 according to Dean Pruette a High Point district leadership trainer. The session covered hiking procedures and will be followed by camping instruction next Tuesday.
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Dean Pruette
High Point
Pruette
Aaa
Rg Club
St Scout
Goldston
February employment falls from January as jobs ease
Washington reports civilian employment in February at 58,905,000 marking a record for the month. January also set a record, but February shows a dip of about 105,000 jobs from January. The Census Bureau notes the drop is smaller than typical for the time of year.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Insurance Co Re Elects Wilson at Annual Stockholders Meeting
The Textile Insurance Co. re elected T. A. Wilson of High Point as president for 1951 at the second annual stockholders meeting held in the Wachovia Bank building. James A. Bridger of Bladenboro became chairman of the board with Dr. Bailey of Raleigh as vice president. Other officers include Sharon Harris as general counsel and George A. Peery as secretary-treasurer. Directors re elected include D. T. Bailey, A. K. Barrus, James A. Bridger, Doak Finch, and Henry W. Jordan. The firm reported assets of 877,797.50 for 1950 and gross premiums of 886,540.06.
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Textile Insurance Company
T. A. Wilson
High Point
Wachovia Bank
James A. Bridger
Bladenboro
Dr. Bailey
Raleigh
Bridger
Sharon Harris
Charlotte
George A. Peery
D. T. Bailey
A. K. Barrus
Kinston
Doak Finch
Thomasville
Henry W. Jordan
Cedar Falls
Wilson
Jorg
Guilford Tops In Traffic Fatalities
North Carolina faces an estimated 1,200 motor vehicle deaths this year if current trends continue. The Motor Vehicles department notes a more than 20 percent rise in highway fatalities so far this year, with 989 deaths recorded last year.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Motor Vehicles Department
A. Anes Cae
Policyholders Surplus Tops 434000 After Strong Year
Wilson reports policyholders surplus rose to 434,924.50 as more than 200,000 in policies were written after the first year, exceeding 400 percent growth.
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Wilson
Early bread formed from acorns and beech nuts
Historical note describes the first bread made from acorns and beech nuts. It recalls ancient practice of kneading dough with feet in Scotland for long periods.
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Scotland
Traffic death counts by county reach new highs in 1949
The year 1949 saw 28 251 accidents and 45 deaths in Guilford county. Wake followed with 42 deaths and Mecklenburg with 40. The totals surpassed prior year peaks, marking a record for state traffic fatalities.
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Guilford County
Wake
Mecklenburg
Australians Are Like Texans in Movie Fan Frenzy
Maureen O'Hara recalls Australian movie fans ranking with Texans for enthusiasm. She describes crowds, gifts, and heat during filming in Port Augusta for Kangaroo with Peter Lawford, directed by Lewis Milestone, noting Aussie tastes favor action and horse films and that Bob Hope and Bing Crosby are popular.
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Australia
Europe
Texas
United States
Bob Hope
Bing Crosby
Maureen
Port Augusta
20Th Fox
Peter Lawford
Lewis Milestone
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